Bongo Fury

Apologies to all readers who have a technical ability.
I have a 2.5 TD 4x4 which does all I need it to do however the fuel economy is not great.
I would like a 2.5 V6 Petrol which I would convert to LPG but.... I still require the 4x4 ability.
I understand that there is no such animal as a 2.5 V6 4x4 Bongo.
Is it possible to swop the 2.5 TD engine for a 2.5V6 therefore creating a 2.5 V6 4x4?

Or can a V6 drive train be converted to 4x4?

Are the costs prohibative if it is technically a posibility?

Many thanks

jackasti wrote:Apologies to all readers who have a technical ability.
I have a 2.5 TD 4x4 which does all I need it to do however the fuel economy is not great.
I would like a 2.5 V6 Petrol which I would convert to LPG but.... I still require the 4x4 ability.
I understand that there is no such animal as a 2.5 V6 4x4 Bongo.
Is it possible to swop the 2.5 TD engine for a 2.5V6 therefore creating a 2.5 V6 4x4?

Or can a V6 drive train be converted to 4x4?

Are the costs prohibative if it is technically a posibility?

Many thanks

It ought to be possible I imagine, but since noone (to my knowledge) has tried it then costs must be hard to estimate. But I reckon they would be enough to make the venture financially unattractive, unless you are a no.1 DIY mechanic, with all the right equipment.

I'm not sure either how plentiful the supply of reclaimed Bongo V6 engine/gearboxes (and all ancillary equipment) might be either, or how you would run the power out to the front diff.

A lovely idea though - I wonder if someone will try it.

When I visited Bill at Campercraft I think he said he had created such a hybrid, but it had ended up with a wrecked engine as I think the sump smashed on rough ground.

Depending what you are looking for, I would be inclined to try winter tyres on a 2wd, last winter, when it was very snowy and icy, and I was going some fairly steep places, I only felt the 4wd cut in when I was parking on a very steep spot on a muddy forest road.

Remember lack of ground clearance is one of the Bongos weaknesses.

what about other engines what would fit with better power and/or fuel rate that you can afford?
and would it stop the head problem?

Head problem not eliminated but certainly less frequent in a v6 ( hope I'm not tempting fate!)

Very many thanks for all the advice and guidance,
I am now off to see if I can buy a 2.5 V6 conversion to LPG.
Regarding the traction ability of a 2WD and winter tyres....I have recieved plenty of advice and it seems that the Bongo is pretty good in almost all conditions so I have re-evaluated my need for 4x4.

Any one want to swop.....diesel Bongo for LPG Bongo....I thought not.

Colin

Bongonuts have more fun than people.

Hi jackasti,

This one is in the for sale section..50+MGP on LPG..

AERO 2001 V6 on LPG 50+ MPG. 4 berth fully loaded Wellhouse Leisure Colour Coded interior. Climate Control, All Electric, Leisure Battery, Tow Bar, Roof Rack, Drive away awning with inner sleep area, +much to much to list. Chasis hammerited & waxoiled. 61K Mot Dec

Be Quick

Cheers..

If your willing to pay all this out to convert your current van then Why not just get an lpg conversion on your current diesel engine ? it'd make life sooooo much easier, you'll end up with a van who's history you'll know will be more pocket friendly with 4x4 drive.

Just an idea.